Course Description

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard will enable the learner to describe the requirements applicable to a permit to work in terms of hot work; cold work; confined space entry and lockout systems in a work area.

Persons accredited with this unit standard will be able to:
Describe the requirements for hot and cold work permits.
Describe the requirements to apply a lock-out system.
Describe the requirements to apply a confined space entry permit.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Communication at NQF Level 3.
Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.
Unit standard: Provide risk-based primary emergency care/first aid in the workplace: SAQA ID – 120496.
Unit standard: Respond to, implement and manage emergencies according to an emergency action plan in a workplace: SAQA ID – 120329.
Unit standard: Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to fires in working places: SAQA ID – 120331.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE
All the Specific Outcomes or Assessment Criteria are assessed in accordance with specified requirements and – where applicable – consequences to health and safety.

Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

Legal Requirements:
Mine Health and Safety Act.
Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Chief Inspector of Mines’ Directives.

Site-specific Requirements:
Health and safety agreements.
Codes of practice.
Standards.
Standards task procedures.
Risk Assessments procedures.
Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
Managerial Instructions.
Mine Standard Procedures.
List of Recorded OH&S Risks.
Working Guides/Permits.
MSDS.
Equipment and Materials Specifications.